As illustrated by the number and types of information we disseminate and the variety of methods we use to disseminate them, it is clear that we strive for a high degree of transparency with regard to all of our information dissemination activities. The OMB Guidelines, however, apply special quality standards to the dissemination of information tha

As described in the HHS Implementation Plan, as one of the HHS operating divisions, we have established a number of quality assurance policies, standards, and processes for ensuring the quality of the information we disseminate to the public. Our documents undergo a rigorous review and clearance evaluation according to pre-established procedures,

Transparency is one of the Agency's key goals. It is critical that our audience understand what we do, how we do what we do, and why we do something. Because our audience is so diverse, we use a variety of media to disseminate public health and safety information. Some examples are provided here:

Responsibility of the Complainant NCHS has developed administrative mechanisms to allow affected persons to seek and obtain correction of disseminated information that does not comply with OMB, HHS and NCHS guidelines.
To seek a correction of information disseminated by NCHS, individuals should follow the procedures described below.

NCHS is recognized as one of the major statistical agencies in the federal government. In developing its statistical and analytic information products, NCHS recognizes that the quality assurance process begins at the inception of the information development process routinely employs a number of widely accepted methods and procedures for ensuring q

Annually, CDC produces hundreds of publications of various types and provides over 100,000 pages of Web content for access by the public. All publications that carry the CDC logo are considered official publications or releases, and must follow CDC policy and procedures for preparation, review, approval, and distribution ( www.cdc.gov/od/foia/poli

CDC will ensure that disseminated information meets the standards of quality set forth in the OMB, HHS and CDC guidelines. It is CDC's policy to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information that it disseminates to the public. We strive to provide information that is accurate, reliable, clear, complete, unbias

The quality assurance process begins at the inception of the information development process. AHRQ reviews the quality (including the objectivity, utility, and integrity) of information before it is disseminated and treats information quality as integral to every step of the development of information, including creation, collection, maintenance,

Given the wide variety of programs administered by the Administration for Children and Families, and the numerous types of information generated by these programs, it is not possible to offer a comprehensive list of all dissemination activities conducted by the agency. Consequently, the following examples have been drawn selectively from a cross-s

Several HHS agencies have science-based missions and use such information in decision making. These agencies adapt the quality standards discussed in the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 (SDWA) (42 U.S.C. 300g-1(b)(3)(A) and (B)).

The development and dissemination of timely and high quality data and information is a critical component of the missions of many HHS programs, as well as those of HHS partners in the health and human services communities. As a result, HHS plays a major role in information dissemination, as a producer and user of high quality data and information,

The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves. The Department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Program responsibilities

This site describes the HHS Information Quality Guidelines as well as the supporting administrative mechanisms to request correction of information covered under the guidelines. The HHS Guidelines were developed in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 106-554 and OMB government-wide requirements directing all federal agencies to issue guidelines

The first group includes six measures associated with economic security. This group encompasses three measures of poverty, as well as measures of child support receipt, food insecurity, and lack of health insurance. The tables and figures illustrating measures of economic security are labeled with the prefix ECON throughout this chapter.

In 2009 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funded a project designed to better understand how to support parents throughout children’s development in order to ultimately promote positive long-term outcomes; in particular, positive adolescent development and reductions in risky behavior.

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